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Bachelor of Science (Advanced)

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Love scientific enquiry and research? Aspire to be outstanding in your field? The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is a distinctive vocational degree for high-achieving students who want to excel in their chosen career.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
324651, 072659E
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$48,000 per year / $144,000 total
ATAR
95

About this course

Be a visionary

Love scientific enquiry and research? Aspire to be outstanding in your field? The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is a distinctive vocational degree for high-achieving students who want to excel in their chosen career.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our advanced degree challenges you to take your scientific training and research skills to the next level. You will:

  • learn to drive scientific breakthroughs as you join a research-rich institution at the cutting edge of discovery
  • dive straight into life as a researcher with early access to real-world research opportunities usually reserved for honours or postgraduate students
  • link with academic mentors and staff in pioneering research areas, allowing you to establish networks before you graduate
  • build a breadth of experience through lab placements and a semester-long research project
  • work on further projects that can be developed for an honours year and postgraduate study (Masters or PhD).

You'll design your own degree from a broad range of scientific Majors:

    Career pathways

    You'll graduate with enhanced research and project management skills for further study or leadership roles in your chosen specialisation. You could solve global ecology challenges or win the Nobel Prize as a quantum physicist. You might spearhead an entirely new career in space entrepreneurship, genomic editing, or stem cell engineering. Perhaps you'll communicate science as an educator, politician, or legislator. Whatever you choose, you'll be prepared to lead the world.


    Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
    This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte You'll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.






    • Ranked 124 globally for Natural Sciences^
    • Five star rating for student support in science#
    • Early access to honours level research opportunities

    ^QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022
    #Good Universities Guide, 2021

    Course structure

    The BSc (Advanced) has a strong emphasis on advanced research training to give students the best chance of becoming a professional scientist.

    Like the Bachelor of Science, students in the BSc (Advanced) design their own degree from a broad range of study options and have flexibility to select areas of specific interest. In first year, students enrol in a combination of courses that prepare them to follow pathways through to major study areas. In third year, students choose at least one area of science in which to specialise and undertake a research placement. Exposure to research culture will be explored through the BSc (Advanced) specific courses Principles and Practice of Research (Advanced) II and Principle and Practice of Research (Advanced) III.

    To remain in this highly competitive program, students must maintain a high Grade Point Average (GPA) throughout their candidature. Similarly, students who attain a predetermined GPA will automatically be eligible for a place in the BSc (Hons) program upon completion of the BSc (Advanced).

    Study Plan
    Level 1
    Core course: SCIENCE 1300 Principles & Practice of Research (Advanced) I
    Non core courses chosen from a range of science offerings that complement a student's interests and build towards two science majors listed below.

    Level 2
    Core course: SCIENCE 2300 Principles and Practice of Research (Advanced) II;
    Non core courses chosen from a range of science offerings and that maintain study in the area of two science majors listed below.

    Level 3
    Core course: SCIENCE 3100 Principles and Practice of Research (Advanced) III
    Non core courses chosen from a range of science offerings that complete the study required to achieve at least one science major as listed below.














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    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Adelaide.
    82.3%
    Overall satisfaction
    86.2%
    Skill scale
    68.6%
    Teaching scale
    60.9%
    Employed full-time
    $60k
    Average salary